The Kabul Tribune (KT) — The Russian Embassy in Pakistan has dismissed as fake a video circulating on social media that purportedly shows President Vladimir Putin threatening Pakistan amid rising tensions between Islamabad and Kabul.
In a statement, the embassy said the clip is “100% fake” and
actually shows President Putin answering media questions following a meeting of
the Russian Geographical Society’s Board of Trustees on October 23, 2025. It
added that Putin did not mention Pakistan or Afghanistan during his remarks.
“Russia supports the resolution of differences between
Pakistan and Afghanistan through political and diplomatic means,” the embassy
said, emphasizing Moscow’s backing for the resumption of constructive dialogue
between the two neighboring countries — both considered friendly to Russia —
including on counterterrorism and regional security issues.
The statement comes amid heightened tensions between
Pakistan and Afghanistan following a breakdown in recent talks held in
Istanbul.
